Telgian CEO James Tomes recently announced the return of Daniel Vandergriff to Telgian and his appointment as President of Telgian Fire Safety (TFS). As President, Vandergriff is responsible for all TFS operations, including mergers and acquisitions, sales, finance and vendor management. Vandergriff held several key roles at Telgian from 2007 until 2023, rising to become Executive Vice President of Telgian Engineering & Consulting. From 2023 until his return to Telgian, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at HurtVet, a federal government contractor focused on fire, life safety, and security services.
Vandergriff has 30 years of experience crafting and executing operations strategies and implementing performance metrics that deliver measurable success. As a recognized industry expert, he routinely lectures and authors articles for fire protection and engineering periodicals.
“Dan is a visionary and results-driven business leader,” says Tomes. “While at Telgian previously, Dan consistently demonstrated his strategic insight and business expertise. His innovative initiatives positioned him as a key leader within the organization. His steadfast commitment to excellence aligns seamlessly with Telgian Fire Safety’s mission to deliver outstanding customer experiences. We are delighted to welcome Dan back to Telgian.”
Vandergriff earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and an Associate’s degree in Fire Science from Wayland Baptist University. He served in the United States Air Force from 1995-2004 and was a fire fighter in many areas around the world. He holds the following certifications:
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Fire Officer III
- ICC – Fire Plans Examiner
- IFSAC/ICC – Fire Inspector III
- NICET II Certified for Fire Sprinkler Layout and Design
ABOUT TELGIAN FIRE SAFETY
Since 1985, Telgian Fire Safety has served as a trusted partner to clients around the globe, providing innovative solutions and keeping facilities safe, compliant and on budget. Telgian’s expertise includes testing, inspections and repair of fire life safety systems including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, emergency/exit lights, special hazards, and clean agent systems, as well as fire alarm and elevator monitoring.
Telgian specializes in service to multi-location properties, as well as large single-campus facilities. The company services approximately 50,000 locations annually throughout the US and abroad, providing a centralized approach and standardized way for clients to manage their FLS program including inventory tracking, capital replacement programs, budgeting and forecasting. In addition, a customer-first culture ensures that clients receive the best service for their unique needs.
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